Our
Claymobile brings a "popup" ceramics studio to your
school, neighborhood organization, or social service agency anywhere
in the Philadelphia region. We believe that creativity for all is a
critical force for good.

Our
partnerships run deep — with our city, and with regional and
national organizations dedicated to ceramics, art, design, and
craft. We think it's important to recognize our supporting
partners, whose collaborative work makes it all possible.

Nicole Aquillano

Nicole took the unconventional path to becoming a full time studio potter by first pursuing a career in civil engineering; eventually following her passion to Rhode Island School of Design to earn an MFA in ceramics. In 2012, Nicole set up her studio in the Fort Point Area of Boston. She draws each image by hand directly into the porcelain clay with a knife, and inlays black underglaze. The high temperature of the kiln combined with the mid-range glazes draw out the underglaze from the inlaid images and create an unpredictable downward flow, obscuring the image, much like a faded memory. She often references imagery from her past, as a way to infuse her work with memories and create a concrete connection.

Did you Know?

50% of your purchase
directly supports the artist 50% of your purchase supports the
operations of The Clay Studio, a nonprofit that serves 35,000
people, including 3,200 under served youth and adults, each year.